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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,974.22, 647,217.27 and 265,043.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,974.22, 647,217.27 and 265,043.99 is: 365,779.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,974.22 : 647,217.27 = 265,043.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,974.22/647,217.27 = 265,043.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,974.22x = 647,217.27 × 265,043.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,974.22x = 171,541,043,076.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,541,043,076.40/468,974.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,779.26

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